Explore the Family Name Decuir
The meaning of Decuir
French: probably a habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, denoting someone from Ecuire in Pas-de-Calais. History: Albert Decuire/Decuir from Macon in Belgium married Marie-Catherine Domer in Salles, Belgium in 1695, died in Pointe Coupee Parish, LA, in 1750. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Marcelle, Renella.
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How common is the last name Decuir in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Decuir has seen a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Decuir ranked 18,791 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, with 1,348 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, that number had increased to 1,416, bumping up the surname's ranking slightly to 19,177. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people named Decuir per 100,000 individuals actually decreased by 4 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,791 | #19,177 | -2.05% |
| Count | 1,348 | 1,416 | 5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Decuir
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Decuir also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, a figure that remained stable at approximately 51.5 percent over the decade. The second most common ethnic identity was Black, which saw a slight increase from 39.17 percent in 2000 to 40.18 percent in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 2.97 percent to 4.52 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races decreased by approximately 43 percent. No individuals with the surname Decuir identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.56% | 51.48% | -0.16% |
| Black | 39.17% | 40.18% | 2.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 4.52% | 52.19% |
| Two or More Races | 5.34% | 3.04% | -43.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |